House in Germany struck by a meteorite — second such incident in a fortnight

House in Germany struck by a meteorite — second such incident in a fortnight

A meteorite approximately 6.7 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter pierced through the roof of a family home in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany at 14:14 LT on April 25, 2023. The event took place 13 days before a similar incident in New Jersey, US. Fortunately, neither event caused injuries.

Meteorite impact: Metallic object believed to be a meteorite hits home in New Jersey

Meteorite impact: Metallic object believed to be a meteorite hits home in New Jersey

On May 8, 2023, just after 13:00 LT, a metallic object, believed to be a meteorite, pierced the roof of a home in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, U.S., without causing any injuries. Hopewell Township Police Department is currently working with other agencies to confirm the identity of the object.

Very bright fireball over Western Australia

Very bright fireball over Western Australia

A very bright fireball was seen streaking across the night sky over Western Australia at 21:03 UTC on May 1, 2023 (05:03 LT on May 2). The event lasted about 15 seconds.